``Crossing the Bridge'' One Student's Journey Through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters to Ph.D. Program

Matriculating through graduate school is a process that molds a student to be successful both academically and professionally. Selecting the perfect mentor to aid in that process can be a daunting task. Moreover, looking to one mentor to meet every academic or professional need may not be fitting for every student. It has been my experience that it is difficult to look to one mentor for every need or inquiry I face. As a result I have built a network of mentors each with a specific purpose and area of expertise that will assist in achieving my goals as a graduate student and a scientist. This talk will discuss one student's quest for ``the perfect mentor'' while matriculating through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to Ph.D. program.